Rockwall Fire Department

     

WELCOME
An Assistant Chief manages the division and is supported by a staff of inspectors and investigators. FPE&I plays a critical role in fire prevention, code enforcement, and fire investigation to ensure the safety of Rockwall’s residents, workers, and visitors.


Fire Prevention & Code Enforcement

  • Enforces local, state, and national fire codes.
  • Conducts inspections to identify and correct fire hazards.
  • Reviews permit applications and construction plans for compliance.

Fire Investigations

  • Determines the cause and origin of fires.
  • Investigates suspicious or intentional fires in collaboration with law enforcement.
  • Collects evidence and provides expert testimony when necessary.

Public Education & Outreach

  • Offers fire and life safety education programs for schools, businesses, and community groups.
  • Provides training on fire extinguisher use, evacuation procedures, and emergency preparedness.

The FPE&I Division is dedicated to providing comprehensive fire safety resources and assistance. This site offers guidance on permits, inspections, investigations, safety programs, and necessary forms and publications.  Please contact the Fire Prevention Division for inspection scheduling, fire code violation reporting, or public education requests.

 

ROCKWALL FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE
Physical Address
2610 Observation Trail
Rockwall, TX  75032
(972) 771-7774

Mailing Address

385 South Goliad
Attn: Fire Marshal Division
Rockwall, TX  75087


Email: fireinspections@rockwall.com
Monday through Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

 

FIRE MARSHAL

Ariana Kistner


CAPTAIN

Kevin Clark


INVESTIGATORS

Bradley Lewis

Marcus Stephenson

 

COORDINATOR
Amanda Willis

 

K9 DIVISION

Meet Vigil, she is a 3 year-old Belgian Malinois.  Vigil is an accelerant detection canine trained to detect the presence of ignitable liquids.  She has been with the Rockwall Fire Department for 1 1/2 years.  Vigil and her handler, Sam Stephenson, train together weekly.  Vigil undergoes yearly certifications and is certified by the Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office and the North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA).  Vigil’s training and certifications are very difficult and she is very good at her job.  Vigil works fire scenes in Rockwall and also assists other Fire Departments in the area to help determine how fires started.

 

 

ALARM REGISTRATION
Register your home or business alarm system with the City of Rockwall.

 

PERMITS & INSPECTIONS
The Rockwall Fire Department understands that as a contractor, time is money and knowledge is power. To assist you and provide a higher level of customer service we have created this section specifically for you.

 

FIRE & LIFE SAFETY EDUCATION
The Rockwall Fire Department is dedicated to providing many public education programs designed to benefit the residents of Rockwall. We provide these services by offering youth, adult and senior safety and injury prevention education throughout our community.  Presentations are made throughout the community on a variety of safety issues including: home and workplace fire safety, weather preparedness, and many others.  To schedule a presentation, submit request form below or call the Rockwall Fire Marshal Division at (972) 771-7774.

 

FIRE SAFETY FUN ZONE
The Rockwall Fire Department’s goal is to prevent fires and fire related injuries through public education and community outreach to benefit the residents of Rockwall.

 

REQUEST FIRE RECORDS
Requests for Fire Records must be submitted througn the City Secretary. Click the link above to be directed to the City Secretary's Page for Open Record Requests.

 

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OUTDOOR BURNING
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Below are some of our commonly requested forms:

Backflow Device Forward Flow Test Procedures

Certificate of Occupancy Checklist

Emergency Evacuation Plan Checklist

Emergency Lighting & Exit Sign Testing Form

Fire & Emergency Evacuation Drills Form

Fire Watch

Food Truck Fact Sheet

Home Fire Escape Plan

Home Fire Safety Checklist
Required Building Signage Checklist
Smoke Detectors Placement for Rental Units
Vendor Requirements